Our Company is an agricultural biotech company that programs plants with light to unlock growth, quality and plant defense. We’re a venture funded company based in the U.S. and New Zealand. Our sustainable technologies do not require chemical or other physical applications, and our mission is to develop light-signaling controls to express the full potential of all crop genetics on the planet.
About the role
We are looking for a Midwest based Operations Engineer to join our expanding team. Your primary focus will be to facilitate and service the engineering needs of customer deployments of our Light Recipe treatment systems, and to contribute to exciting new engineering development projects. While the position will be based in the Midwest, travel will be required with some frequency to different operating locations in the US where installation projects will be occurring.
What you do
Install, calibrate and maintain Our light treatment systems in customer locations, including mechanical and electrical fitting, physical integration into sites, and system software configuration and calibration
Troubleshooting and fault responses, including customer and team communication, and actioning of diagnostics and repairs
Working often independently across a range of Our commercial client sites, supporting the customer experience, managing equipment inventories and shipping logistics
Contribute to new engineering-based projects, including design, product feedback, and installation
How you do your work
Behaviors
Approach work with a strong sense of independence, resourcefulness and autonomy
Perform at a high standard and take responsibility for your work and outcomes
Adapt to the varying environments in which the work is conducted
Problems solve though diligence, resourcefulness and willingness to “wear several hats”
Consistently look for ways to improve
Constructively share and discuss ideas with others
Build strong and trusted working relationships both with internal and external teams
Be prepared and organized
Be willing to travel extensively as needed to reach US customer sites
What you bring to the role
Experience
5+ years working in an engineering or related capacity in facilities with machinery
5+ years working in Mechanical & Electrical fitting or General Engineering services, ideally in, or adjacent to, the agricultural sector
Proven experience interfacing directly with customers and providing a quality trusted experience
Ability and willingness to meet transport and assembly demands, which can involve moving boxes or equipment weighing up to 50 pounds for various needs and engaging with a range of heavy equipment
Experience with providing precise and organized reporting and tracking
Willingness to work in a wide range of industrial environments
Networking experience / Understanding of TCP/IP would be advantageous
Experience in using Linux command line interfaces would be advantageous
Desired Qualifications
Relevant trade-accredited qualification in mechanics, engineering, electrical or similar
Relevant university-level qualification, with postgraduate-level qualifications advantageous
Valid standard driver’s license
Job Type: Full-time
Salary: Commensurate with experience
Benefits:
401(k)
Dental insurance
Health insurance
Paid time off
Vision insurance
Experience level:
5 years
Schedule:
Monday to Friday
COVID-19 considerations:
We have a COVID-19 policy to protect team members, customers, and collaborators.
Experience:
operational engineering: 3 years (Required)
Work Location: In person